Batavia, NY— For the fourth week in row, the New York Sire Stakes will make a stop at Batavia Downs on Wednesday (Aug. 12) and this time, feature a full field of eight 2-year-old pacing colts and geldings who will go postward for a purse of $110,200. A fairly even group has drawn-in, given the abbreviated body of work each has, and that should provide … Continue reading First-year NYSS male pacers to visit Batavia Downs Wednesday »

Batavia, NY — It was a good day at the office for trainer Dakota Jackson, who saw two of his students win races at Batavia Downs and fortuitously, both occurred in the co-featured $13,500 Opens on Sunday (Aug. 9) afternoon.  Trente Deo won the Open Handicap pace after taking a lot of air in a first-over effort.  Trente Deo (Andy Shetler) got away fifth as … Continue reading Jackson trainees sweep feature races at Batavia Sunday »

Batavia, NY — A pair of $9,500 conditioned/optional claiming races were featured at Batavia Downs on Saturday (Aug. 8) night and both wins were achieved with off the pace efforts.  In the Class A trot, Mister Squeeze was in the breeze for the last half of the race en route to a new seasonal mark.  Mister Squeeze (Drew Monti) got away fourth and watched as … Continue reading Mister Squeeze, Winmebak and Gray big winners at Batavia »

Batavia, NY — The New York Sire Stakes were at Batavia Downs on Wednesday (Aug. 5) evening and featured a field of eight 2-year-old trotting colts and geldings who competed for their share of the $110,200 purse and Bailey J (Chapter Seven-Fade Into You) proved once again that he is a force to be dealt with in this division on the strength of another impressive … Continue reading Bailey J was as advertised in the $110,200 NYSS at Batavia »

Batavia, NY — A single field of eight 2-year-old trotting colts and geldings will go postward for a purse of $110,200 when the New York Sire Stakes reconvenes at Batavia Downs on Wednesday, August 5. The race will feature a recent track record holder who will be on hand to try and set another in a field that will offer a lot of competition.  Bailey … Continue reading Bailey J leads the field in NYSS action at Batavia Wednesday »

Batavia, NY — After no one hit the Pick-5 wager at Batavia Downs on Sunday (Aug. 2), there is a $985 carryover pool for that wager in the first race on Wednesday (Aug. 5) and the management of Batavia Downs has announced that pool will be guaranteed at $3,000 through the United States Trotting Association’s Strategic Wagering program. As part of that program, Trackmaster will provide free full past … Continue reading $3,000 guaranteed Pick-5 pool at Batavia Downs Wednesday »

Batavia, NY — Saratoga shippers have been a major factor at Batavia Downs this meet, and that trend continued on Sunday (Aug. 2) afternoon when Larry Stalbaum, aka The Bomber, rolled in with a pair of his stable stars and left with the lion’s share of the purse after winning both $13,500 Opens as the heavily bet favorite. First in the Open pace, Rocknroll Runa … Continue reading Stalbaum strikes twice Sunday in Batavia Opens »

Batavia, NY — Driver Shawn Gray made the four hour drive from Saratoga to Batavia Downs on Saturday (Aug. 1) worth it after scoring four wins on the card, including wins in both co-feature races. Those features were $9,500 Class A events – one on the trot and one on the pace – and were won by Double Class and Moved Bythe Spirit.  The trot … Continue reading “Grand Slam Gray” stars at Batavia Downs Saturday »

Batavia, NY — Lauren’s Chapter (Chapter Seven-A Hopeful Prayer) stayed steady and on task, and that resulted in a big victory for her in the $119,700 New York Sire Stakes for 3-year-old trotting fillies at Batavia Downs on Wednesday (July 29) night.  Niko Karna settled Lauren’s Chapter in fourth as the heavily favored Sharp Seven (Jason Bartlett) took the lead from Who Dares Win (James … Continue reading Lauren’s Chapter upsets in NYSS action at Batavia »